How to Use broccoli in a Sentence

broccoli

noun
Definition of broccolinext
Synonyms for broccolinext
  • Place a few teaspoons of broccoli in each cup (over the cheese).
    — Naomi Ross, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The first is sesame tofu with broccoli, which is kind of a bit of a stir fry of sorts.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Kids have so much fun pointing to the honeybees and to all of the broccoli.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Turn the pork over and continue to stir the potatoes and broccoli.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • New York strip with fries, broccoli, and garlic toast for a low price of $12 a plate.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2023
  • In our tests, many of the nonstick baking sheets were still able to brown broccoli well.
    — Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Think of the broccoli and the artichokes with the leaves nobody uses.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This time Jones made sure to use the broccoli to place the freckles on her forehead, chin and around her mouth.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Divide the chicken and the broccoli among plates, along with rice, if desired.
    — Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • One made in a sheet pan with plenty of broccoli for a well-balanced dish.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
  • When to Harvest Harvest broccoli when the head is full and tight and when the buds are dark green and not opening.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 18 July 2022
  • Add the broccoli florets (work in batches if your pan isn't large enough).
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Slice 2 pounds broccoli into florets and add them to a large bowl.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Add the chicken and the broccoli to the skillet, nestling them into the quinoa mixture (not stirring them in).
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Learn the best time in the cooking process to wash broccoli to help it last, and discover the three best ways to wash broccoli.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
  • Step 2In large bowl, toss beef and broccoli with oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
  • Behold the sheen in the stack of Chinese broccoli, cooked to retain some bite and lashed with oyster sauce.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022
  • On the veggie side of the ledger (tomatoes are a fruit), consider broccoli.
    — Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Each of the steamer baskets tested took on a 0.5-lb. of broccoli and a package of frozen dumplings.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Better to ask for broccoli or spinach on the side, gentlemen.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This is also best for someone who doesn’t mind the flavor of broccoli.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This broccoli cheese casserole is a must-have dish this season.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2023
  • This version includes plenty of broccoli, and it can be made a day ahead.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Next was the broccoli and that was fine with the mustard and cottage cheese combo, no big shocker there.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2023
  • Make sure to harvest your broccoli when the hundreds of tiny flower buds that form on the head are still green and tightly closed.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
  • These include corn, green beans, squash, peas, broccoli and greens such as spinach, kale and collards.
    — Justin Miller Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 6 June 2023
  • The hearty veggies – which included broccoli and edamame – were tasty but greasy.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • The last lunch for the last president of Afghanistan was vegetable fritters, salad and steamed broccoli.
    — Hannah Beech, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2023
  • At 6, children still use safety seats in cars and cry if the macaroni and cheese touches the broccoli on their plates.
    — Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The broccoli in this meal supports immune health, heart health and works to keep blood sugar levels steady.
    — Emily Laurence, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022

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